Biology:Dysoxylum papillosum
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Short description: Species of tree
| Dysoxylum papillosum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Meliaceae |
| Genus: | Dysoxylum |
| Species: | D. papillosum
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| Binomial name | |
| Dysoxylum papillosum King[1]
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Dysoxylum papillosum is a tree in the family Meliaceae. The specific epithet papillosum is from the Latin meaning "pimpled", referring to the leaf surface when dry.[2]
Description
The tree grows up to 6 metres (20 ft) tall. The bark is grey-green. The fruits are orange-red, pear-shaped, at least 3 cm (1 in) long.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Dysoxylum papillosum is found in Peninsular Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo. Its habitat is rain forests at around 500 metres (1,600 ft) altitude.[2]
References
- ↑ "Dysoxylum papillosum King". The Plant List. http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2780110. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Mabberley, David J.; Sing, Anne M. (March 2007). "Dysoxylum papillosum King". in Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. et al.. Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. 6. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. pp. 172–173. ISBN 978-983-2181-89-7. http://www.chm.frim.gov.my/backup/TFSS.vol4_5_6.pdf. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
Wikidata ☰ Q15546226 entry
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